Tripartite suspension of operations (SoO) agreements between government of India, government of Manipur and two umbrella organizations namely Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) which were signed on August 22, 2008, have been extended for a further period of 45 days with effect from Sunday. According to PIB, as per the agreement, all arms and ammunition shall be kept in double lock by September 20 either in the camp armoury or with the nominated Police/SFs. A decision on further extension of the SoO would be taken after review of the progress made in this regard. Talks will commence after all the cadres shift to the designated camps and weapons kept in double lock.